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Flotek Industries Inc(FTK)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FTK
09/15/2026: FTK (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Flotek Industries is a small-cap energy technology provider focused on specialty chemical stimulation additives and digital fluid measurement systems. The company's primary strength lies in its proprietary nano-fluid technology and unique, real-time data platforms that assist oil and gas operators in optimizing production. While these technologies represent significant opportunities for growth, Flotek has historically struggled with financial volatility and a heavy dependence on cyclical energy spending. Key risks include intense competition from much larger service giants and potential valuation pressure during industry downturns. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to energy-efficiency technology, provided they monitor the company's progress in securing sustainable profitability.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Exposure depends on the successful adoption of new technology in a volatile sector. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock often lacks sustained upward momentum due to industry cyclicality. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often tied to potential turnaround success rather than current earnings power. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The company's high volatility and financial profile are unsuitable for conservative portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock price is highly sensitive to fluctuations in oil prices and energy sector sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | High | Valuations are speculative given the historical inconsistency in profitability. |
| Competition risk (Oilfield services) | High | Larger competitors with more capital can aggressively price or replicate niche technologies. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company has strong niche technology but struggles with consistent operational scale. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | No income is generated through dividends for shareholders. |
| Execution risk | High | Success relies heavily on securing and maintaining key enterprise-level partnerships. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Highly Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 49.2% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 954.05M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.08 | 1Y Target Price 38.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.08 | 1Y Target Price 38.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 679.5K shares | Beta 1.47 | 52 Weeks Range 11.58 - 39.67 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 11.58 - 39.67 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.01 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Chemistry | Stimulation and completion additives for oil/gas wells. | The company sells chemicals that help energy producers extract more oil more efficiently. |
| Data Analytics | JP3 laser-based measurement and fluid analysis. | The company generates revenue from high-tech sensors that provide data to pipeline and production managers. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 26.08 | Forward PE 21.19 | Enterprise Value 1.04B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.26 |
Enterprise Value 1.04B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.26 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.56 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 25.94 | Shares Outstanding 36.22M | Shares Floating 14.22M |
Shares Outstanding 36.22M | Shares Floating 14.22M | ||
Percent Insiders 60.75 | Percent Institutions 35.05 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Flotek Industries Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-07-27 | CEO & Director Dr. Ryan Gillis Ezell Ph.D. | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 158 | Website https://www.flotekind.com |
Full time employees 158 | Website https://www.flotekind.com | ||
Flotek Industries, Inc. operates as a chemical and data analytics company in the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Chemistry Technologies (CT) and Data Analytics (DA). The CT segment offers chemistry solutions, such as proprietary chemistries, specialty chemistries, logistics, and technology services for desired chemical applications program to integrated oil and gas companies, oilfield services companies, independent oil and gas companies, national and state-owned oil companies, geothermal energy companies, solar energy companies, and advanced alternative energy companies. This segment also designs, develops, manufactures, packages, distributes, and markets chemistry solutions designed for existing sustainability practices to reduce the environmental impact of energy on the air, water, land, and people. The DA segment is also involved in the provision of analytical measurement and digital solutions, including measure-and-control services for near real-time insights for process control in the oil and gas value chain, and emerging applications in power and digital valuation; and solutions to optimize performance, improve decision-making, and reduce emissions and carbon intensity; and short and long-term equipment rental. It sells its products directly through in-house sales professionals and contractual agency agreements. Flotek Industries, Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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